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Steelers Forum, News, Tweets, Draft Talk, Apparel, Tickets and much more.Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:47:12 +0000en-UShourly1Join Us – Steelers Game Day Chathttp://www.planetsteelers.com/join-us-steelers-game-day-chat/
http://www.planetsteelers.com/join-us-steelers-game-day-chat/#commentsSun, 19 Aug 2012 22:46:41 +0000http://www.planetsteelers.com/index.php/?p=4711It’s back. The Steelers Game Day & NFL Draft chat is back in action and like always…it’s free! Come chat with die hard fans from across Steeler Nation live every game day and during the NFL Draft. If you already have a Planet Steelers Forum account, all you need to do is log into the

]]>http://www.planetsteelers.com/join-us-steelers-game-day-chat/feed/1Steelers Sign All Draft Picks Except Heyward and Brownhttp://www.planetsteelers.com/steelers-sign-all-draft-picks-except-heyward-and-brown/
http://www.planetsteelers.com/steelers-sign-all-draft-picks-except-heyward-and-brown/#commentsFri, 29 Jul 2011 01:14:06 +0000http://www.planetsteelers.com/index.php/?p=1036According to reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed all their draft picks with the exception of: 1st Round Pick: Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State University 3rd Round Pick: Curtis Brown, CB, University of Texas The following other draft picks have already been signed: Marcus Gilbert, Tackle, University of Florida Cortez Allen, CB, The Citadel and

]]>http://www.planetsteelers.com/steelers-sign-all-draft-picks-except-heyward-and-brown/feed/3Chat during the NFL Drafthttp://www.planetsteelers.com/chat-during-the-nfl-draft/
http://www.planetsteelers.com/chat-during-the-nfl-draft/#commentsFri, 29 Apr 2011 00:53:49 +0000http://www.planetsteelers.com/index.php/?p=845Join us at PlanetSteelers.com for the NFL Draft and join our chat for the next 3 days. Click below to access our page: http://www.planetsteelers.com/phpBB3/chat/

]]>http://www.planetsteelers.com/chat-during-the-nfl-draft/feed/3Team Pouncey Talk 2011 NFL Drafthttp://www.planetsteelers.com/team-pouncey-talk-2011-nfl-draft/
http://www.planetsteelers.com/team-pouncey-talk-2011-nfl-draft/#commentsFri, 22 Apr 2011 13:11:09 +0000http://www.planetsteelers.com/index.php/?p=841Maurkice and Mike Pouncey discuss their respective roads to the NFL. Additionally, the twin brothers talk about playing on separate teams for the first time since they were 6. Maurkice was obviously a pro bowl rookie for the Pittsburgh Steelers while brother Mike was the center for the Florida Gators. Watch the video below:

]]>Maurkice and Mike Pouncey discuss their respective roads to the NFL. Additionally, the twin brothers talk about playing on separate teams for the first time since they were 6. Maurkice was obviously a pro bowl rookie for the Pittsburgh Steelers while brother Mike was the center for the Florida Gators. Watch the video below:

]]>http://www.planetsteelers.com/2010-nfl-combine-centers/feed/1Steelers Sign Hampton to 3-year dealhttp://www.planetsteelers.com/steelers-sign-hampton-to-3-year-deal/
http://www.planetsteelers.com/steelers-sign-hampton-to-3-year-deal/#commentsFri, 26 Feb 2010 20:33:02 +0000http://www.planetsteelers.com/index.php/?p=409The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed nose tackle, Casey Hampton to a 3-year deal. The Steelers were able to get a long-term deal worked out with the 32-year old Pro Bowler which is great news for both Hampton and the Steelers. The Steelers did not have a NT on the current roster to replace the Pro

]]>The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed nose tackle, Casey Hampton to a 3-year deal. The Steelers were able to get a long-term deal worked out with the 32-year old Pro Bowler which is great news for both Hampton and the Steelers.

The Steelers did not have a NT on the current roster to replace the Pro Bowler. Most believed that if Hampton didn’t sign a long-term deal, the Steelers would franchise him and most likely draft his replacement in Tennessee’s defensive tackle (DT), Dan Williams. Hampton was against the franchise tag, saying that “there would be problems” if the Steelers did franchise him.

The NFL’s elite 3-4 nose tackles are both a hot commodity and a rare commodity especially with more and more teams switching from the 4-3 to 3-4 defense. This is a win-win for both sides. The Steelers can now concentrate on other 1st round draft needs including a safety, linebacker or offensive tackle. It is very likely that the Steelers philosophy of drafting the “best player available” will happen to be one of those 3 positions of need.

Casey Hampton’s contract includes 3 years, worth $21.3 million and includes a $6.5 million signing bonus.

]]>http://www.planetsteelers.com/steelers-sign-hampton-to-3-year-deal/feed/1Your It! Steelers Expected to Tag Hampton and Reedhttp://www.planetsteelers.com/steelers-expected-to-tag-hampton-and-reed/
http://www.planetsteelers.com/steelers-expected-to-tag-hampton-and-reed/#commentsWed, 24 Feb 2010 03:27:54 +0000http://www.planetsteelers.com/index.php/?p=407Per various reports, the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to tag 2 of their high priority free agents: Casey Hampton (NT) – The Steelers 33 year old nose tackle, Hampton is an unrestricted free agent. The Steelers would like to sign Hampton to a long-term 3 year contract but negotiations have not initiated an agreement between the

]]>Per various reports, the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to tag 2 of their high priority free agents:

Casey Hampton (NT) – The Steelers 33 year old nose tackle, Hampton is an unrestricted free agent. The Steelers would like to sign Hampton to a long-term 3 year contract but negotiations have not initiated an agreement between the two parties. Although against Hampton’s request, the Steelers are expected to place the franchise tag on “Big Snack” Hampton for a 1 year contract with a payout of approximately 7 million. It is expected that the Steelers and Hampton will continue to try to work out a long term contract. If a long term deal cannot be agreed upon by the 2010 NFL Draft, expect the Steelers to seriously think about drafting Hampton’s replacement. The ideal candidate at this time appears to be Tennessee’s DT, Dan Williams.

Jeff Reed (K) – Another high priority unrestricted free agent is Jeff Reed. Although Reed has had his fair share of off the field troubles, Reed has been a staple of consistency at Heinz Field. Heinz Field has proven to be one of the most difficult stadiums in the NFL to kick at, but Reed has excelled in field goal accuracy. He has struggled in kick-offs which has been a “pain point” for the Steelers especially during the 2009-10 season. With that being said, Reed is an underestimated player that has been clutch for the Steelers both during the regular season and post season. The Steelers are expected to transition tag Jeff Reed for 2.6 million.